‘Doctor Who’ scribe turns to ‘Aliens’

BBC, Fremantle back fantasy skein

LONDON — U.K. screen writer Russell T. Davies, who rebooted “Doctor Who,” is returning to tyke TV with a new fantasy skein backed by the BBC and FremantleMedia Enterprises aimed at the international market.

The 26-part “Aliens vs. Wizards” is created by Davies and Phil Ford, whose credits also include “Doctor Who.” It will be produced by BBC Wales in cahoots with FME’s Kids and Family Entertainment division.

FME, which is beefing up its children’s activities, will distribute “Aliens vs. Wizards” in all territories apart from the U.K.

Show depicts the clash between young wizard, Tom Clarke, and aggressive aliens, the Nekross.

Davies said: “Writing for children is the biggest challenge of all, and I think CBBC (which will air the show in the U.K.) stands right at the heart of broadcasting.